Marina Golden Bay, Puerto Marina: duplex penthouses by Benalmádena marina
Duplex penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms and sea views on the fifth floor, a 2-minute walk from Puerto Marina. Completion scheduled for December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Marina Golden Bay
Step out of the door and within two minutes you are at the pontoons of Puerto Marina. That location is the whole story of Marina Golden Bay, a new building of 33 apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms in Benalmádena Costa. The shape of the building is inspired by a ship, with a curving façade that turns the terraces towards the sea. Our selection includes two duplex penthouses on the fifth floor, both with sea views.
The smaller penthouse has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 114 m² of built area and a 21 m² terrace, for €890,000. The larger one has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 151 m² and a 36 m² terrace, for €1,040,000. According to another source, the two-bedroom version has the living area with open-plan kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom downstairs, and upstairs a large bedroom with its own bathroom and terrace.
Every home comes with a parking space and a storage room. The building is gated and has a lift. Other sources mention a communal pool, a fire pit and a pergola. The energy rating is B and completion is scheduled for December 2026. It is a small-scale building, and the penthouses are by definition its rarest homes.
Amenities
- Sea views
- Marina a 2-minute walk away
- Beach a 9-minute walk away
- Duplex penthouse
- Lift
- Secure building
- Parking space
- Storage room
- Energy rating B
Marina Golden Bay in figures
You pay a hefty premium for this location. With a median of €7,347 per m², Marina Golden Bay is the most expensive of the 8 new developments in our comparison for Benalmádena: 50% above the median of €4,907. Resale homes in Benalmádena cost €4,188 per m² according to idealista, September 2026, so you pay 75% more here. The third bedroom costs €150,000 extra. The €890,000 penthouse costs around €1,005,780 all in, with €89,000 VAT, €10,680 stamp duty, €5,300 notary and €10,800 lawyer. Watch the outdoor space too: relative to the living area, this development has less terrace than 88% of the developments in our comparison. The timing is a plus: completion in 2 months, against a median of 10 months in the municipality.
| Price | € 890.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 89.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 10.680 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 5.300 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 10.800 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €890,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €1,040,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 12% of new developments in Benalmádena. Largest outdoor space: 36 m².
Planned completion December 2026. For half of the new developments in Benalmádena, completion is within 10 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 8 new developments in Benalmádena and the average asking price of resale homes in Benalmádena according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Puerto Marina is the best-known marina on the eastern Costa del Sol and the lively heart of Benalmádena Costa. Around the marina you will find restaurants, bars and shops, and there is activity all year round. Benalmádena lies between Torremolinos and Fuengirola and is linked to Málaga by train and bus. The development lies low, at around 19 metres above sea level, which makes walking and cycling along the coast easy.
This is a development where you will hardly ever need the car. The marina is 141 metres away, a 2-minute walk. Malapesquera beach is a 9-minute walk; it is more than 700 metres long. Carrefour Market is a 5-minute walk away. Kings English school is a 4-minute drive, Golf Torrequebrada 10 and Benalmádena hospital 11. Málaga airport is 21 minutes away and Málaga city centre 24.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Marina Golden Bay along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Malapesquera) | 660 m, 9 min | 3.2 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour Market) | 390 m, 5 min | 710 m, 2 min |
| Golf course (Golf Torrequebrada) | 5.1 km, 10 min | |
| International school (Kings English) | 2.8 km, 38 min | 2.3 km, 4 min |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena) | 5.8 km, 11 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 19.4 km, 21 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 140 m, 2 min | 140 m, 0 min |
| Málaga city centre | 20.7 km, 24 min | |
| Málaga airport | 12.6 km, 21 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 117.3 km, 94 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 6:59 on 21 June and sets at 21:39, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Marina Golden Bay sits at around 19 metres above sea level.
Both penthouses have confirmed sea views from the fifth floor, and the curving façade turns the terraces towards the sea. The exact orientation is not stated; we check it for each home, along with what might be built in front of the building in future.
Homes and finishes
The available information on the finishes is limited. The description talks of spacious, bright interiors, large windows and high-quality finishes, without naming brands or systems. Another source mentions an open-plan kitchen and neutral tones. As these are penthouses above €890,000, we ask for the full technical specifications: heating and cooling, glazing, kitchen appliances and insulation. We also check the bank guarantee for all stage payments up to completion.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Marina Golden Bay through Privé.
Available homes in Marina Golden Bay
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duplex penthouse | 2 | 2 | 114 m² | 21 m² | – | € 890.000 |
| Duplex penthouse | 3 | 2 | 151 m² | 36 m² | – | € 1.040.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Marina Golden Bay
Strengths
- Puerto Marina a 2-minute walk and the beach a 9-minute walk away.
- Duplex penthouses with confirmed sea views on the fifth floor.
- Supermarket a 5-minute walk away: car-free living is realistic here.
- Completion scheduled for December 2026, sooner than most developments in Benalmádena.
- Málaga airport a 21-minute drive away.
Points to consider
- Most expensive new build per m² in Benalmádena, 75% above resale homes.
- Small terraces of 21 and 36 m² for penthouses in this price range.
- The area around the marina is lively and sometimes noisy in the evening.
- Little concrete information on finishes and systems.
- Other sources show a different price for the 2-bedroom penthouse.
Who is Marina Golden Bay right for?
Marina Golden Bay suits buyers looking for urban life by the sea: restaurants, marina and beach on foot, and the airport a short drive away. Ideal for a second home you use often and for short stays, or for spending the winter without a car. It is less suitable for those seeking peace and quiet, wanting a large terrace or expecting lots of space for their money.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Marina Golden Bay
How far is Marina Golden Bay from the beach?
Malapesquera beach is a 9-minute walk away. Puerto Marina is 141 metres away, around 2 minutes on foot.
Is Benalmádena a good place to spend the winter?
Benalmádena is popular with international buyers for the winter. Around Puerto Marina there is life all year round, and in December you get around 9.7 hours of daylight. With the supermarket and marina within walking distance, you do not need a car.
When will Marina Golden Bay be completed?
Completion is scheduled for December 2026. Until then you make stage payments; we check that they are covered by a bank guarantee, as Spanish law requires.
How much does a penthouse at Marina Golden Bay cost in total?
For the €890,000 penthouse you pay around €1,005,780 all in: €89,000 VAT, €10,680 stamp duty, €5,300 notary and €10,800 lawyer.
Do I pay more if I buy Marina Golden Bay through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Marina Golden Bay, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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